Pedro Strop

ATLANTA After grounding out with the bases loaded to end the sixth inning Friday, the Braves' Eury Perez didn't have to wait long for a shot a redemption. And he made the most of it. Perez hit a two-run, two-out single with the bases loaded in the eighth, lifting the Braves to a 4-2 win against the Cubs in the opener of a three-game series at Turner Field. The Cubs' Pedro Strop had walked A.J. Pierzynski intentionally with two out and first base open, then walked Andrelton Simmons unintentionally to load the bases. Perez hit the first pitch to right field, a tie-breaking hit that allowed the Braves to snap a five-game losing streak and thrilled most of those in a crowd of...

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ATLANTA After grounding out with the bases loaded to end the sixth inning Friday, the Braves' Eury Perez didn't have to wait long for a shot a redemption. And he made the most of it. Perez hit a two-run, two-out single with the bases loaded in the...

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"He also asked me who else he would have to apologize to,"...

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The Cubs likely will place left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada on the 15-day disabled list or option...

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